In the training of a horse is it bad to do lip chain (horse people only)?

Question

i am training a horse be is lip chaina bad idea for lounging

Answer 1

Ya it is

Answer 2

Very bad.  Don't use it.  That is just cruel and totally ineffective.

Answer 3

yes, it can cut the horse if not used properly, and doesn't teach the horse to work with you, just to fear you. if you feel the need to use a chain, use one that goes underneath the chin, whether u wrap it around the halter, of leave it lose that's better that a lip chain.

Answer 4

You should never train a horse by force.  In a battle of strength between you and the horse, the horse will always win.

There are other items you can use if you have trouble controlling your horse without resorting to somethin as barbaric as a lip chain.

Talk to someone with more experience if you are having difficulty - don't try to cover up your inexperience, after all it will be the horse that suffers.

Answer 5

The use of lip chains is completely inhumane. They are currently working on banning them from being used - that should be your answer right there.

If you are experienced and patient, it's very possible to train a horse without hurting them.